Toll: meaning, definitions and examples

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toll

 

[ toʊl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

road

A payment made for the use of a road or bridge.

Synonyms

charge, fee, tariff

Examples of usage

  • We had to pay a toll to cross the bridge.
  • The toll for the highway has increased this year.
Context #2 | Noun

phone

A charge for a long-distance call.

Synonyms

charge, fee, rate

Examples of usage

  • I made an international call and was charged a toll.
  • The toll for calling overseas is quite expensive.
Context #3 | Verb

phone

To call someone on the phone.

Synonyms

call, phone, ring

Examples of usage

  • I'll toll you when I arrive.
  • She tolled her friend to discuss the plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "toll" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedágio

🇮🇳 टोल

🇩🇪 Maut

🇮🇩 tol

🇺🇦 платня

🇵🇱 opłata

🇯🇵 通行料 (つうこうりょう)

🇫🇷 péage

🇪🇸 peaje

🇹🇷 geçiş ücreti

🇰🇷 통행료 (통행료)

🇸🇦 رسوم المرور

🇨🇿 mýtné

🇸🇰 mýto

🇨🇳 通行费 (tōngxíng fèi)

🇸🇮 cestnina

🇮🇸 vegtollur

🇰🇿 жол ақысы

🇬🇪 გადასახადი

🇦🇿 yol haqqı

🇲🇽 peaje

Etymology

The word 'toll' originated from Old English 'tol,' meaning a tax or fee paid for a privilege or service. It has evolved over time to refer to charges for road usage or long-distance phone calls. The concept of tolls has been present in various cultures throughout history as a means of financing infrastructure or services.

See also: tollgate, tolling, tollway.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,153 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.